Psalms 13
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1How long, O LORD? Wilt thou forget me for ever?
How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2How long must I bear pain in my soul,
and have sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
Notes for verses 1–21 entry
Text notes
Psalms 13:2 Syr: Heb hold counsels View in passage
3Consider and answer me, O LORD my God;
lighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed over him”;
lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken.
5But I have trusted in thy steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6I will sing to the LORD,
because he has dealt bountifully with me.